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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,150

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $12,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,118

Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2   
Difference: $12,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series5-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,300 $48,610 $66,910 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $33,761 $45,207 $62,227 $48,295 $53,180
Convenience Package 1,700 2,125      
Cold Weather Package 550     800 800
Upgraded leather upholstery 1,000        
Sunshade, rear, power 400 400   575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475   700 700
iPod integration 0 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500 500      
Navigation system 2,100 1,950      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350   750 750
Heated second row seats   225      
Premium Package     4,000    
Leather seating surfaces       1,450  
Temporary spare tire       150 150
Convenience Package 1,580 1,977      
Cold Weather Package 512     735 735
Upgraded leather upholstery 930        
Sunshade, rear, power 373 373   530 530
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443   645 645
iPod integration 0 0 0    
Bluetooth cell phone link 466 466      
Navigation system 1,953 1,813      
Obstacle detection, rear 325 325   685 685
Heated second row seats   209      
Premium Package     3,720    
Leather seating surfaces       1,335  
Temporary spare tire       140 140
Options (change) 7,075 6,025 4,000 4,425 2,975
Options (change) 6,582 5,606 3,720 4,070 2,735
Destination 775 775 775 995 995
Gas Tax 0 1,700 2,100 0 0
Total Price $44,150 $57,110 $73,785 $56,620 $60,420
Total Invoice $41,118 $53,288 $68,822 $53,360 $56,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,471
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series5-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine255hp V6340hp V8420hp V8248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionCVT-7M6M6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)150, 10215, 10215, 10205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/40-18255/35-19245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$44,150$57,110$73,785$56,620$60,420
Adjustments for Features0-600-1,200-2,940-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,150$56,510$72,585$53,680$57,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,360$28,435$0$3,800
Total Invoice$41,118$53,288$68,822$53,360$56,910
Adjustments for Features0-560-1,119-2,771-2,769
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,118$52,728$67,703$50,589$54,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,610$26,585$0$3,552

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelA4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS4A4 / S4 / RS45-Series5-Series
TrimA4 3.2S4RS4530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Remote app   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Ski sack$50$50$50  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100$100
Residual heat   $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0
Body kit  $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200
HD radio   $50$50
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive   $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
S Voice support   $0$0
Satellite radio $200$200  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Text dictation   $50$50
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Voice recorder   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Carbon fiber trim  $200  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  $100$100
Wood trim$300  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,515$4,115$4,715$6,455$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$1,200$2,940$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-560-1,119-2,771-2,769

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082017
ModelA4 / S4 / RS45-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in117.1 in
Length180.6 in194.6 in
Width69.8 in73.5 in
Height56.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,550 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in58.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 A4 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested160096%
Total Not Requested754%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 S4

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested95069%
Total Not Requested42531%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 / RS4 RS4

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Bose, 215W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested195086%
Total Not Requested32514%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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